Retenant (en. Holding back)

/ʁə.tə.nɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Describes something or someone that has the ability to retain.

A water-retaining material is essential for waterproof construction.

Un matériau retennant l'eau est essentiel pour une construction étanche.

Prevents escape or flight.

Retaining security devices prevent intrusions.

Les dispositifs de sécurité retenants empêchent les intrusions.

From the verb retenir, with the suffix -ant indicating a continuous state or action.

capturing attention

One who captures someone's interest or concentration.

retenant l'attention

retaining heat

One who prevents heat from escaping.

retenant la chaleur

holding information

Holding or keeping information in memory.

retenant une information

retain

To take or keep something with oneself.

retenir

retention

The action of keeping or conserving something within oneself.

retention

Attitude of moderation or self-control.

retenue

A term used to refer to a person who keeps many secrets.

He is a real keeper, he never reveals anything.

C'est un vrai retenant, il ne dévoile jamais rien.

Refers to a person who is very protective or jealous.

She is too much of a keeper with her friends; she doesn't like to share them.

Elle est trop retenante avec ses amis, elle n'aime pas les partager.